A Christmas Story appreciation post

It's that time of year again folks! Time for the 24 hour Christmas story marathon on like a billion channels. I never understood, as a kid, why the movie was so beloved. As I've gotten older, though, I've gained a major appreciation for it. So much so that I felt the need to post this.I know it's not exactly a hot take to say this, but the movie is very well done and is such a nice, feels good, Christmas movie.As a kid, the constant narration, 40s time frame, and slow pace put me off. I couldn't understand why mom and dad played it every year. "Why watch that when we could watch Jim Carrey's Grinch?" I'm sure I often thought. Now, though, as a 23 year old, I get it (I have for the past few years but just now making the post). The older I get, the more I appreciate more of the movie.This year was the first year I really thought about how sweet it is that Alfie's dad bought him the bb gun. The joy and excitement on the dads face when Alfie is going to the present looks so real. All movie, everyone told Alfie he didn't need the gun and that he'd "shoot his eye out", but that didn't stop the dad. He wanted to see his kid's face light up on Christmas.The movie is FULL of memorable and quotable moments. Between "You'll shoot your eye out", "Fra-gee-lay", and "fa ra Ra Ra Ra" you'll surely get some laughter or feels out of it. I've even gotten to where I appreciate the narration style storytelling.The movie is just chock full of Christmas good time moments and is truly a Christmas classic.Edit: lmao I literally just watched the damn thing and already forgot the kids name. Ralphie 🤦🤦 via /r/movies https://ift.tt/QH7kZ5U